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Reader Letter: Natalie Coughlin in SELF's July Issue

After featuring several Olympians in our July issue, one reader letter in particular sparked our thoughts. Jennifer Monday, from Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, wrote in expressing her disappointment in the pose swimmer Natalie Coughlin was depicted in. The letter, which...

After featuring several Olympians in our July issue, one reader letter in particular sparked our thoughts. Jennifer Monday, from Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, wrote in expressing her disappointment in the pose swimmer Natalie Coughlin was depicted in. The letter, which appeared in our September issue, is below:

I was disappointed to see the pose chosen for Natalie Coughlin in your Olympics special [July, page 57]. All the other women were shown as the incredible athletes they are, but Coughlin was shown in an overtly sexual post I would expect to see in a men's magazine.Jennifer MondayPleasant Ridge, Michigan

We think female athletes like Coughlin can be sporty and sexy--in fact, strong is sexy, especially with a body built by training and dedication. Thoughts? Chime in below!